Property Summary
Gibraltar Cottage is a stylishly renovated 3-bedroom, Grade II listed, 17th-century thatched end-of-terrace cottage in Porlock Weir - moments from the harbour and steps onto the beach at the rear, with a private courtyard garden and off-road parking for 1 car. Sleeps 6/7 guests, pets welcome.

Main Description
Gibraltar Cottage is the end cottage in a row of thatched 17th-century cottages on the shoreline at Porlock Weir. Renovated throughout, it offers stylish, comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests over three floors, with a sociable open-plan ground floor and a courtyard garden that opens directly onto the beach.

Sleeps up to 6 guests
Two double bedrooms on the first floor (one king and one double bed)
One family bathroom with bath, shower over and toilet (first floor)
Family suite on the second floor (one king and one single bed)
En-suite shower room with toilet (second floor)
Additional toilet on the ground floor (up a few steps)
Open-plan kitchen-dining room and living space
Dining table comfortably seats 7
Living area has a 3-seater sofa, two arm chairs plus the window seat
Courtyard garden with pergola, large decked area and direct access to the beach
Dogs welcome for £20 per dog, maximum of 2 (additional dogs may be possible by arrangement - please contact us with breeds/sizes of your dogs)
Off-road parking for 1 car
Strictly no smoking
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

A small porch, then front door opens straight to the foot of the stairs and you step through into the open-plan ground floor. The well-equipped kitchen-dining room is centred on a large kitchen table, the natural gathering point of the cottage, and opens through to the living space. There is a handy toilet on this level too, reached up a few steps by the entrance door. From the living area, a stable door opens onto the courtyard garden, which has a paved area, a pergola and a large deck, with direct access to the beach beyond.

A straight flight of stairs leads up to the first floor, where you'll find two of the bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and one with a double. They share the family bathroom, which has a bath with shower over and a toilet.

The staircase to the second floor is steep, narrow and turning, with a handrail provided, note this may not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility. It opens onto a spacious landing furnished with a single bed, with a shower room and toilet directly opposite. The final king-sized bed is reached through this landing area, so the top floor works best for a family or guests happy to share the space.

Indoor Description
The kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washing machine & tumble dryer along with a microwave, kettle and toaster. Cookware, utensils, crockery, cutlery and glassware are all provided, plus a couple of tea towels and oven gloves. On arrival you will find tea, coffee and sugar so you can have a hot drink when you arrive, and washing-up liquid is provided in the kitchen.

The property is fitted with a new gas central heating system throughout. Wi-Fi, electricity and heating are all included.

There is a TV mounted on the wall in the living area on the ground floor.

Bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own towels if you wish to take them with you away from the property. Hand soap and one or two toilet rolls will be provided per toilet.

Outdoor Description
A stable door from the ground floor opens onto a private courtyard garden, paved with paving stones and featuring a pergola with large decking and comfortable seating - a lovely spot for outdoor dining. This patio/garden area gives direct access onto the beach.

Due to the thatched roof, BBQing is not permitted.

Porlock Weir harbour, pub, cafes and a small selection of other independent shops are within easy reach on foot from the property. For those wanting local seafood, Porlock Bay Oysters can be purchased for take away or eat in at the restaurant - they also have lobster and crab tanks and serve fish and chips, mussels and fries, and grilled catch of the day, along with other local seafood. There is also a small shop selling some essential items at Porlock Weir - and ice creams! There are two grocery shops in Porlock village (just 1.5 miles away) as well as a local butcher, hardware store, and a good selection of pubs, cafes, tea rooms and other interesting independent shops.

Parking
There's off-road parking for 1 car on the drive at the front of the property. If you have further vehicles there is a large pay and display car park just a minute or two on foot from the front door.
No EV charging on-site. There are EV charge points available in the Porlock Central Car Park in Porlock village.



Pets Description
Two well-behaved dogs welcome for a supplementary fee of £20 each. Additional dogs may be permitted on a case-by-case basis, please contact us with the number and size/breed of the dogs and we can check this for you.

Do not allow your dog/s on the furniture and please make sure you pick up after them in the garden areas.

Restricted mobility
This is a 17th century building and we recommend it's not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.

Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.

Christmas / New Year
A Christmas tree with decorations will be provided during the festive season.

The region
Porlock Weir is a picturesque harbour village on the Exmoor National Park coastline in Somerset, with a history stretching back to the 15th century. The small tidal harbour, with its ancient lock gates and pebble beach, sits at the heart of a thriving community.

You’ll find Porlock Bay Oyster seafood restaurant, with fantastic terrace serving local, fresh seafood, a welcoming pub, another restaurant, and two cosy cafes - all within walking distance of the harbour. Independent shops and galleries line the lanes, including Exmoor Glass, the Harbour Gallery.

The larger village of Porlock is approximately one mile away and has a broader range of amenities including grocery shops, a traditional butcher, chemist, cash machine, hardware shop, visitor centre, and a selection of independent restaurants and tea rooms. Most shops in Porlock and Porlock Weir keep hours of 9am to 5pm, often extending during the summer season.

Porlock Weir was recently used as a filming location for The Salt Path, the adaptation of Raynor Winn's bestselling memoir about walking the South West Coast Path.